WATCH: See all the goals and highlights following South Shields' dramatic FA Vase exit

South Shields were agonisingly knocked out of the FA Vase last night after Morpeth Town triumphed on penalties following a 3-3 draw.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Jan 2016, 11:27 BST
Updated 21st Jan 2016, 11:29 BST
Barrie Smith on the attack for South Shields against Morpeth. Picture by Peter TalbotBarrie Smith on the attack for South Shields against Morpeth. Picture by Peter Talbot
Barrie Smith on the attack for South Shields against Morpeth. Picture by Peter Talbot

A pulsating game at Consett’s Belle View was dominated for large parts by Shields, who fought back from a goal behind with an equaliser from David Foley.

They were unable to convert one of their numerous clear-cut chances before the 90 minutes were up, but went ahead in extra-time when former Sunderland and Middlesbrough midfielder Julio Arca found a way to goal.

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Morpeth showed resilience to fight back themselves, though, and two goals in five minutes looked set to send them through to round four.

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However, Shields rose to the challenge again, with a volley from Warren Byrne with two minutes remaining forcing a penalty shoot-out.

The shoot-out ebbed and flowed, with the Mariners missing a spot-kick to win it before eventually succumbing to a 10-9 loss.

Watch all of the highlights from the thrilling game above.

Related topics:South ShieldsFA VaseConsettMiddlesbroughSunderland